Groups
We make every effort to provide useful information for teachers, tour planners, tour operators and motor coach drivers. Each of Salem’s sites and attractions has its own regulations for groups, which you can find on Salem.org.
October is Salem’s peak season. Please book your group tours as early as possible. Many attractions take reservations as early as a year in advance.
To accommodate all of the groups and individuals who visit Salem at this time, some one- hour spaces may be changed to drop zones and additional temporary bus parking may be created elsewhere in the city.
Please note: Some group tour policies change in October. Please contact the specific site or attraction for more information.
Parking and drop zone locations are as follows:
15 Minute Drop Zones
Washington Square West (2)
New Liberty Street at the Visitor Center (1)
Derby Street at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site (2)
Charlotte Forten Park on New Derby (3)
South Harbor Garage on Congress Street (4)
2-Hour Parking
Washington Square South (3)
NEW! An additional spot was added here. Congress Street southbound (4)
NEW! An additional spot was added here.
1-Hour Parking
Lynde Street (1)
Essex Street at the Ropes Mansion (1)
Long Term Parking
Fort Avenue
Salem Willows
Please note! Bus parking is no longer available on the Hawthorne Triangle at Derby Street or on Derby Street (3 spaces) near Liberty Street (2 spaces).
October Street Closings
Halloween Night – Hawthorne Boulevard, Derby Street, Washington Street, Essex Street, and Central Street, will be closed at approximately 5:00 pm based on public safety needs.
Please note: During October weekends pedestrian traffic may require the Salem police to close streets for public safety. Last minute street closings are posted on this page, Twitter, and Facebook. Please check back here for updated parking information, alternate route access, and street closure information.
For more information about visiting Salem with a group, visit Salem.org.